Install App in Win 7

[David Sherman]

I have an application that was written in 1999. I want to run it on a
Windows 7 X64 dual core machine. It doesn't install. Other than using
a vm machine, how can install it and then run it?

App runs fine in Win 7 x86.

I looked at ACT v5.6 but it doesn't work for me.

thanks

 

[Peter Foldes]

David

What is the mysterious programs name and what does it perform. Have you contacted
the makers of said program and ask them if they an updated version for Vista and Win
7

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

I have an application that was written in 1999. I want to run it on a
Windows 7 X64 dual core machine. It doesn't install. Other than using
a vm machine, how can install it and then run it?

Please tell us the name and version number of the application.

And why are you asking a question about Windows 7 in a Vista
newsgroup?

 

[Tim Slattery]

I have an application that was written in 1999. I want to run it on a
Windows 7 X64 dual core machine. It doesn't install. Other than using
a vm machine, how can install it and then run it?

What's wrong with using a VM?

You say you have 64-bit hardware, so I assume you also have the 64-bit
version of Win7. That won't run 16-bit programs, and that's very
likely what's going on here. It's also possible that the program
itself is 32-bit, but the installation routine is 16-bit. Either way,
the solution is a VM.

App runs fine in Win 7 x86.

That's consistent with my guess.

 

[David Sherman]

Program is Sierra MasterCook 4.07. Support page
http://www.valusoftsupport.com/ is bad.

Product runs on Windows 7 x86. Intalls on Windows 7 x64 but won't run.

I need to run on Win 7 x64 home premium

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have an application that was written in 1999. I want to run it on
a Windows 7 X64 dual core machine. It doesn't install. Other than
using a vm machine, how can install it and then run it?

App runs fine in Win 7 x86.

I looked at ACT v5.6 but it doesn't work for me.

What's wrong with using a VM?

You say you have 64-bit hardware, so I assume you also have the
64-bit version of Win7. That won't run 16-bit programs, and that's
very likely what's going on here. It's also possible that the
program itself is 32-bit, but the installation routine is 16-bit.
Either way, the solution is a VM.

That's consistent with my guess.

Program is Sierra MasterCook 4.07. Support page
http://www.valusoftsupport.com/ is bad.

Product runs on Windows 7 x86. Intalls on Windows 7 x64 but won't
run.

I need to run on Win 7 x64 home premium

Given what you have so far (including the limitations you impose) - the
application is not compatible with the operating system you have chosen and
you either have to not use that operating system (choosing one you can use
with the application you desire to run) or you need to get together with the
application writers (those who support the application) and figure out a
viable solution.

A virtual machine is likely your easiest/best bet. Not everything -
particularly such an old application that is probably 16-bit (if that) -
will run on a 64-bit OS as it was originally written. Just a fact.

Even version 9.0 of that was made for Windows 98 / Me / XP ...

However - version 11 says it was made for Windows Vista / 7 / XP ...
Neither mention 32-bit vs. 64-bit - but at least the latter is somewhat
updated.

 

[Dominic Payer]

Mastercook 4.07 is an old program. Try running it in compatibility mode
for Windows 2000 or earlier.

If it contains any 16-bit code, as such an old program might, it will
never run on any 64-bit Windows. It may launch but fail silently.

 

[Steve Cochran]

He only has Home Premium, so he would need to get a license for a VM, as XP Mode is not available to Home users.

steve

 

[Gene E. Bloch]

VMware Player is free...more work, but no $.

However, he will need a licensed copy of Windows unless has a valid license
available.

 

[Steve Cochran]

VPC is also free (2007 or the latest). The issue is the XP license.

steve